2012 Nissan Frontier Review

2012 Nissan Frontier is a Crew Cab Pickup 4-dr style car measuring 205.50 in length and 70.10 in height. Made in United States, 2012 Nissan Frontier has 13 trims priced by the manufacturer at 24,910 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2012 Nissan Frontier. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 21.10 gallon. The engine is 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 14 of gasoline in the city and 14 on highways.

Make: Nissan
Model: Frontier
Trims Available: 13
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: 4WD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $24,910 USD
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY
Tires: 265/70R16
Tank Size: 21 gallon

Nissan Frontier 2012 Trims

2012 Nissan Frontier S Crew Cab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2012 Nissan Frontier SV V6 King Cab 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 20 HWY

2012 Nissan Frontier SV V6 King Cab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 19 - 20 HWY

2012 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X King Cab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 14 - 15 City / 19 - 20 HWY

2012 Nissan Frontier S Crew Cab 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 20 HWY

2012 Nissan Frontier SL Crew Cab 2WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY

2012 Nissan Frontier SL Crew Cab 4WD

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2012 Nissan Frontier SL Crew Cab 2WD LWB

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY

2012 Nissan Frontier SV Crew Cab 2WD LWB

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 City / 20 HWY

2012 Nissan Frontier SV Crew Cab 4WD LWB

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2012 Nissan Frontier SL Crew Cab 4WD LWB

Engine: 4.0L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 14 City / 19 HWY

2012 Nissan Frontier SV I4 King Cab 2WD

Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 17 - 19 City / 22 - 23 HWY

2012 Nissan Frontier S King Cab 2WD

Engine: 2.5L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 5A | 5M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: EXTENDED CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 17 - 19 City / 22 - 23 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 11V592000 started on /Date(1324270800000-0500)/.

Summary: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Consequence: IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 12V462000 started on /Date(1348113600000-0400)/.

Summary: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012 Frontier, Pathfinder, and Xterra two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.

Consequence: If the vehicle is driven in this condition, the wheel hub may break, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replaced the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on October 22, 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.

Recall 14V052000 started on /Date(1392181200000-0500)/.

Summary: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2012 through 2014 Frontier vehicles manufactured from November 28, 2012, through December 17, 2013. In the affected vehicles, a circuit breaker may have been installed incorrectly causing the main wire harness connected to the circuit breaker to face outward, potentially contacting a metal bolt located on the A-pillar.

Consequence: The bolt may wear through the wire harness covering, resulting in an electrical short which could cause a fire.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the circuit breaker orientation. If the circuit breaker orientation is incorrect, dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

FAQ

2012 Nissan Frontier is made in United States between 1998 to 2022.

The 2012 Nissan Frontier is 4WD and doesn't disappoint and has all it takes to drive well in snow. It has enough ground clearance to drive through deep snow without getting stuck.

If you consider used 2012 Nissan Frontier look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2012 Nissan Frontier’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 14 miles, which is lower then 2011 Nissan Frontier.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 Nissan Frontier so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 Nissan Frontier is lower than $12,455.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Nissan Frontier that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Nissan All models of 2012

Nissan Altima

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Armada

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan cube

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Frontier

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan GT-R

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Juke

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan LEAF

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Maxima

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Murano

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan NV Cargo

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan NV Passenger

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Pathfinder

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Quest

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Rogue

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Sentra

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Titan

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Versa

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Xterra

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

Nissan Z

$18,200 - $32,080
14 City / 19 HWY
13 Trims
5
1
4.0L V6 DOHC 24V

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